A's @ Mariners (4/11 - 4/13)

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Game 1
Friday, April 11


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Tommy Milone__________Queen Felix

A's: Milone was skipped in Oakland's first time through the rotation due to a couple of early rainouts, but is primed to make his season debut against King Felix. Milone went 12-9 with a 4.14 ERA last year.

Other guys: The Mariners' ace makes his Safeco Field debut after strong wins at Anaheim and Oakland. He's coming off 8 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the A's on Saturday and is 16-7 with a 2.59 ERA in 30 starts against them in his career.

Game 2
Saturday, April 12

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Sonny Gray__________Erasmo Ramirez

A's: Gray didn't have his best stuff in the early going of his last start against Seattle, struggling with his control before finishing strong and earning the win. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in six innings.

Other guys: The 23-year-old faces the A's again after lasting just four-plus innings Sunday in Oakland. He was outstanding in his season debut against the Angels, but lacked his normal command against the A's when he gave up 5 runs on 7 hits with 3 walks.

Game 3
Sunday, April 13

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Scott Kazmir__________Chris Young

A's: Kazmir labored through his first three innings against the Twins on Monday before settling down and relying on his cutter to get him through the next three. He allowed three runs on six hits and four walks with five strikeouts in the win.

Other guys: The 6-foot-10 right-hander makes his first MLB start since 2012, filling in after James Paxton went on the 15-day DL. Young pitched two perfect innings in relief vs. the A's last Sunday after his Friday start was postponed by poor field conditions.

[Stash]

I can't believe Callaspo couldn't beat that out. He is sooo slow.

[bigmac8675]

I hate Felix Hernandez

[Cheezombie]

Johnson looked great today

[Stash]

I hate Felix Hernandez

Ditto. I like our matchups the rest of the series, though.

[defjersol]

Fuld designated yet First baseman Daric Barton (.100/.250/.100 in 24 PAs) continues to prove he doesn't belong on a major league roster.

[Stash]

Donny absolutely destroyed that pitch.

[LakersA's49ers]

Sonny Gray has been out of this world

[Cheezombie]

Fuld designated yet First baseman Daric Barton (.100/.250/.100 in 24 PAs) continues to prove he doesn't belong on a major league roster.

Who cares, they both suck.

[Cheezombie]

Kazmir dealing. 6 Ks through 3, no hits.

[behindmydesk]

Yes he is. Loving this staff, think how insane it'd be with Parker.

[Stash]

Kaz might be hurt, but Cespy and Donny came through with the big blasts.

[bigmac8675]

Apparently Kazmir injury isn't too serious.
Great win today to take the series!

[defjersol]

Apparently Kazmir injury isn't too serious.
Great win today to take the series!

The pitching has been great, Chavez may have deserved a spot despite the injuries. Hopefully it holds up! Gray has been amazing, Kazmir really impressive, besides Johnson the bullpen has done their job. First place after the first week and I'm loving it! Going again Apr 18th against the Astros.

[CityofTreez]

Assign Barton to Sac, and bring up Freidman!